Diltiazem hydrochloride vs Valsartan/amlodipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diltiazem hydrochloride was dispensed 81.4× as often as Valsartan/amlodipine in March 2026 — 161,991 items versus 1,990 in England.
161,991items
Diltiazem hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,990items
Valsartan/amlodipine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diltiazem hydrochloride versus Valsartan/amlodipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diltiazem hydrochloride · ╌ Valsartan/amlodipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Valsartan/amlodipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 161,991 | 1,990 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,961,244 | 23,072 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,329,603 | £71,702 |
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